Outsourcing Security
Choosing the Right Company
Not all security companies are equal. Here's what to look for when evaluating security providers in California and why Gold Coast Security Firm meets every standard.
Choosing the right security company is one of the most important decisions a property owner or manager can make. Look for a provider with a verifiable state license through the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS), a clean record free of administrative fines, proper workers' compensation and general liability insurance, and a transparent history of how they treat their employees and clients.
Officer Training Standards
Every Gold Coast Security officer completes California state-required training before deployment, including: Power to Arrest (3 hours), Appropriate Use of Force (5 hours), Fire Watch Training (1 hour), Americans with Disabilities Act (1 hour), Public Relations (4 hours), Observation and Documentation (4 hours), Communication and Its Significance (4 hours), Officer Safety and Threat Assessment (4 hours), Evacuation Procedures (2 hours, site-specific), and Liability and Legal Aspects (4 hours). Officers are also briefed on your specific site, post orders, and emergency procedures before their first shift.
CA Reports: 2026
In California, there are over 183,000 security guards in California, reflecting the stringent California security requirements in place. However, the state is also facing challenges, with more than 180,000 individuals experiencing homelessness.
This situation has led to a troubling 68% increase in homelessness-related arrests.
On a positive note, there were 357 successful placements into housing or shelter, although there were still over 2,400 instances where individuals refused housing and shelter.
What Sets GCSF Apart
Gold Coast Security Firm has maintained a clean compliance record with BSIS since our founding. We are fully licensed (CA License #121299), insured, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in everything we do.
Our management team brings over 10 years of industry experience, and our clients receive direct access to leadership not just a call center.